Safety Ratings and Recalls

Recall Notices

2008 Audi A5 (5/27/2016)

Description: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Defect: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

2008 Audi A5 (5/27/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V376000

Component Name: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Description: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Defect: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

2009 Audi A5 (5/27/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V376000

Component Name: AIR BAGS

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Description: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Defect: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

2009 Audi A5 (5/27/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V376000

Component Name: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Description: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Defect: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.